Plantation Agriculture


 
 
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Plantation Agriculture

Plantation Agriculture : 

Plantation is also a type of commercial farming. In this type of farming, a single crop is grown on a large area. The plantation has an interface between agriculture and industry. Plantations cover large tracts of land, using capital intensive inputs, with the help of migrant laborers. It is a large farm or estate usually in a tropical or sub- tropical country where crops are grown for sale in distant markets rather than local consumption.

  • Plantations are a form of commercial farming in which a single crop is grown over a large expanse of land. Examples of plantations are rubber plantations, palm plantations, tea and coffee plantations, banana plantations etc.
  • It is a very well-organized system of agriculture wherein single crop farming is done.
  • It requires huge capital investment, scientific method of farming, transport facilities, efficient management and skilled but low cost labour in large number. Plantation agriculture is commonly practiced in hot and humid regions of the world. It includes crops like coffee, rubber and tea. This farming produces raw materials for various agro -based industries.
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    Which state is the largest producer of Groundnuts in India?

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    ____________________ is also known as "Monoculture", i.e. single crop grown over a large area.

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    ____________________  is also known as "Monoculture", i.e. single crop grown over a large area.

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